Spanish Literacy Institute PhotoSpanish Literacy Institute: Teaching Academic Language, Reading, Writing, and Content Concepts in Grades K-8
Lenguaje académico, lectoescritura, y desarrollo del conocimiento K-8

Join CAL at this summer institute designed for educators who provide instruction in Spanish. Featured presenters
Dr. Margarita Calderón, Dr. María N. Trejo, and Ms. Guadalupe Espino will share research-based strategies and practical tools for teaching academic language and literacy in Spanish and addressing the Common Core State Standards through Spanish instruction. CAL presenters Drs. Julie Sugarman and Beatriz Arias will provide guidance on developing effective bilingual programs.

Spanish Literacy Institute
August 1, 2, and 3, 2012

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What's Different About Teaching Reading to Students Learning English book displayTeaching Reading to English Language Learners – Summer 2012 Institutes
CAL’s experienced staff specializes in using research-based, effective practices to improve educational outcomes for preK-12 English language learners. Spend 3 days in Washington, DC, at one of our What’s Different About Teaching Reading to Students Learning English? Institutes.

Training of Trainers Institute
June 6 - 8, 2012

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Direct Strategies Institute
July 11 - 13, 2012

 

Hot Topics in ELL Education Professional Development Series logoHot Topics in ELL Education–Summer 2012 Institute
Join CAL's experienced professional development staff in Washington, DC for 3 days focused on three key issues facing educators working with English language learners. Hot topics featured in our summer 2012 institute will include oral language proficiency, academic language, and sheltering math and science instruction.

Hot Topics Summer Institute
June 27-29, 2012

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Using the SIOP Model: Professional Development Manual for Sheltered Instruction – Updated and Expanded Edition
This new edition of CAL SIOP's professional development manual is designed to assist teacher educators, staff developers, and leaders at the school, district, and state levels as they prepare teachers of English language learners to use the Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) Model. Learn more.

 

Math and Science: Skills and Strategies to Adapt Instruction for English Language Learners book coverIntroducing CAL's Hot Topics in ELL Education Professional Development Series
CAL is pleased to introduce Hot Topics in ELL Education, our new professional development series designed to address critical issues in ELL education. Each workshop uses authentic classroom videos and a workbook with practical strategies for teachers to help English language learners succeed in the classroom. Learn more.

 

Helping Newcomer Students Succeed in Secondary Schools and Beyond
This report, based on a 3-year national research study funded by the Carnegie Corporation of New York, has been written for educators and policy makers to focus attention on newcomer adolescent English language learners at the middle and high school grades and to communicate promising practices for serving their educational and social needs. Learn more.

 


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